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Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious! New Episodes Every Thursday!

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16:00

Diddy’s Jury Has Questions! And One Juror Might Not...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/07/01

The jury begins deliberating in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, but within the first hour they send a surprising note to the judge raising concerns about one of their own. Later, they follow up with a question about drug distribution laws. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down every detail from Day One of deliberations.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy”

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38:29

Kohberger Caves: Shocking Plea Deal to Escape Death...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/07/01

Massive breaking news in the Idaho student murders case! Bryan Kohberger is reportedly preparing to take a plea deal. After more than a year of waiting, delays, and a looming death penalty trial, this bombshell twist could change everything. Ashleigh Banfield is joined by NewsNation’s Brian Entin to unpack what this means for the case.

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74:44

“She Wanted It”: Diddy’s Lawyer Makes His Wildest...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/28

It's all over but the deciding... and I doubt Sean "Diddy" Combs is going to sleep well in his jail cell this weekend at the federal lockup in Southern Manhattan! In his final pitch to the jury, Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, told the jury that this case is about a great modern love story complete with swingers who took part in beautiful nights in hotel rooms. He claimed Cassie wanted it, Jane was jealous, and the government was out to get a black, self-made entrepreneur and celebrity. In this

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54:41

Diddy’s Day of Hell: Prosecutors Burn His Empire to...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/27

Today was finally the day……The day the government finally stood up and said, enough. The day prosecutors looked the jury dead in the eye and told them, “It’s time to hold Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accountable.” Prosecutors said Combs ran his empire like a criminal enterprise, using drugs, threats, and fear to control women. His daughters and sons sat in the courtroom as every detail came out. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Diddy’s day of

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25:04

“Am I in Trouble?” Teacher Slapped with 50+ Sex...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/26

It started with a traffic stop, and ended with a married teacher sobbing in the back of a police car, asking if she was in trouble... But prosecutors say Christina Formella was more than just a teacher... They say she was a full-blown PREDATOR. According to investigators, Christina Formella allegedly groomed a 14-year-old student over the course of two years, coaching him in soccer, tutoring him before school, and engaging in what they describe as an obsessive and illegal sexual relationship. And

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47:26

After 7 Weeks of Bombshells, Diddy’s Defense Rests in...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/25

It was Day 29 of the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, and today felt like the defense was flipping the script. They’re not calling any witnesses… and Diddy’s not testifying. But they did spend 10 MINUTES presenting evidence to the jury, and they tried to paint a very different picture of the man prosecutors say ran a criminal sex trafficking empire. Speaking of evidence, some of the most graphic exhibits shown during Jane Doe’s testimony are now public! And let’s

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45:51

“Refresh Her Bag of D*cks”: Inside the Sex Messaging...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/24

Day 28 of the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs was relentless.We’re talking about explicit text messages, graphic videos, coordinated travel with escorts, drug menus, baby oil, and receipts. The prosecution raced through mountains of digital evidence, trying to prove that what looked like luxury and excess was actually enterprise-fueled exploitation. But the biggest shocker of the day was when Diddy’s lawyers confirmed he’s not calling a single witness! He was the king of

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34:41

Wild King Mode Activated: Diddy’s Alleged "Drug Mule"...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/21

Brendan Paul took the stand today and gave the jury a front-row seat to life inside Diddy’s inner circle. The former assistant talked about drugs, hotel setups, freak-offs, and the moment he got arrested with cocaine in a Gucci bag he says was used to carry Diddy’s belongings. He denied being a drug mule but admitted to buying drugs for Diddy more than five times. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Brendan Paul’s explosive testimony and the federal agent who’s now

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59:33

Criminal Kingpin Diddy? Every Gut-Punch Testimony...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/20

It’s been bombshell after bombshell in the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, and now we’re breaking down the most gut-wrenching, jaw-dropping testimony the jury has heard so far. From arson and assault to blackmail and balcony threats, the government says this is more than a celebrity scandal: it’s a CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious Ashleigh Banfield rewinds the most damning moments from the trial that prosecutors say could take down an alledged kingpin.He was the

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68:25

My Deep Dive with Vinnie Politan on the Verdict,...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/19

Protesters in pink, waving American flags, chanting “Free Karen,” and yes… someone even showed up in a full German shepherd mask with a sign that said, "I bit him, I bit him, I bit him." After seven long weeks of explosive testimony… clashing experts… and more sidebars than anyone bargained for… the wait is finally over. On Wednesday, after nearly 16 hours of deliberation, spanning four days, the jurors finally came to an agreement: not guilty on everything except the lesser charge of operating a

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4:55

Sick Juror Halts Diddy’s Trial Right Before the ‘Drug...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/19

It’s Day 26 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial, and just as prosecutors prepared to call his alleged drug mule to the stand, the entire day was halted. A sick juror with vertigo forced court to shut down before testimony could begin. But behind the scenes, the legal battle continued over a set of drug-related texts tied to Diddy’s inner circle. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 26.He was the king of Bad Boy

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34:16

Juror Rips Off Headphones In Disgust, Forced To Watch...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/18

It’s Day 25 of the federal sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Armon Wiggins joins Ashleigh Banfield to reveal how jurors reacted as a second round of Cassie Ventura’s Freak Off videos played in court. Then, the defense came out swinging. Teny Geragos attacked the government’s Freak Off chart line by line, using Cassie’s own texts to paint a picture of consent, not coercion.

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42:28

Jurors Forced To Watch Graphic Sex Tapes, But Is...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/17

Diddy blew a kiss to the gallery, then sat through hours of charts, freak-off texts, and a paper trail the government says ties directly to RICO. And for the first time, the jury was shown graphic videos of freak-offs. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down everything that happened on Day 24.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a slew of federal charges in New York,

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49:39

Kanye Crashes Diddy’s Trial As Diddy’s Assistant...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/14

Kanye West, now legally going by Ye Ye, made a surprise appearance at Day 23 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial. Inside the courtroom, Diddy’s former personal assistant took the stand and unloaded it all... from setting up “Freak Offs” to buying drugs, cleaning hotel rooms, and watching the fallout from a secret sex video. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Day 23. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the

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29:09

VERDICT WATCH | Karen Read Trial Heads to The Jury...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/14

After weeks of explosive testimony and dueling expert theories, the jury is now deliberating Karen Read's fate. In a dramatic final showdown, defense attorney Alan Jackson insisted there was “no collision” and no case, accusing investigators of corruption and cover-up. Prosecutor Hank Brennan fired back, saying Read got drunk, hit him, and left him to die. Now it’s up to twelve jurors to decide: guilty or not guilty?

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41:07

DIDDY BOMBSHELL: Fellow Rap Icon Likes Freak Offs &...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/13

It was Day 22 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial and the internet is on FIRE with testimony today about ANOTHER FAMOUS RAPPER who apparently likes to freak off just like Diddy... Plus: Three audio messages previously played in court but just released to the public.... Meanwhile, Jane faced a blistering final round of cross-examination where the defense drilled down on contradictions, control, and her ultimate motivations.He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner,

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19:55

Crash Expert Torches Prosecution Theory as Defense...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/12

On Day 31 of the Karen Read trial, defense crash expert Andrew Rentschler takes the stand one final time and dismantles the prosecution’s theory, piece by piece. Prosecutor Hank Brennan fires back in a tense, often combative cross-examination, even drawing a courtroom warning from the judge. Plus: closing arguments are coming Friday. The end is near… and the stakes have never been higher.

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20:35

Diddy's Ex-GF Gets Shredded By Her Own Filthy Texts |...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/12

Day 21 of Diddy’s federal trial was a full-blown character assassination. Jane’s sex-filled texts took center stage, and the defense used every word to try to unravel her credibility. Diddy’s defense team was armed with receipts, dragging her through a series of flirty, explicit, and emotional texts that seem to undercut everything she told the jury just days ago. He was the king of Bad Boy Records: a billionaire mogul, a Grammy winner, and the face of luxury in hip-hop. Sean “Diddy” Combs is

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24:33

"Freak Fests", Chanel Bags, & Sexts: Jane Gets...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/11

From “Freak Fest” planning to Chanel bag jealousy to the moment Jane shouted, “I only got trauma!” this was one of the wildest days in court yet. Day 20 of the federal racketeering trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs was an emotional rollercoaster. Diddy’s legal team tried to flip the script… painting Jane’s story as a twisted love affair, not a crime. The jury heard text messages, voice notes, and even audio from a romantic trip to Turks and Caicos — all pointing to a woman who still loved him.He

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16:55

Karen Read Trial Nears End: Defense Expert Says...

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield ·

2025/06/11

On Day 30 of the Karen Read trial, tensions exploded as Dr. Elizabeth Laposata stood firm under fire, insisting John O’Keefe’s injuries were not caused by a car AT ALL. Prosecutors pushed back hard, but the defense doubled down, introducing a final expert who says the science just doesn’t support a taillight hit. With deliberations possibly just days away, the courtroom drama is peaking.

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